Bezzecchi Beats Marc Marquez to Aragon Pole With Record-Breaking Lap

Marco Bezzecchi will start the Aragon Grand Prix from pole position after producing a record-breaking lap to beat Marc Marquez in a closely fought qualifying session.The Aprilia rider set the pace at MotorLand Aragon with a 1:44.962, breaking the previous lap record and becoming the first rider to dip below the 1:45 mark at the circuit.Marc Marquez came closest to challenging Bezzecchi, finishing just 0.089 seconds behind. His brother Alex Marquez completed the front row in third, giving Ducati a strong presence at the sharp end of the grid.The result is particularly significant for Marc, who has enjoyed considerable success at Aragon throughout his MotoGP career. However, Bezzecchi delivered when it mattered most, producing the fastest lap of the session to claim the advantage heading into race day.The pole position also underlines Aprilia’s strong form and gives Bezzecchi the perfect opportunity to fight for victory from the front of the grid. With the three front-row riders separated by less than a tenth of a second, the opening laps could prove crucial.